laboratory and consulting service was opened at Lismore in 2001 and worked closely with Southern Cross University. Now independently owned, with Dr. Ingham being based in Nth America. we try and work closely with her when needed.. Since its inception, Soil Foodweb Institute (SFI) has been working closely with thousands of growers throughout to improve the health and productivity of their soils. Un
derstanding soil health requires a detailed knowledge of which organisms occur, which ones are working, how many are present, and whether the soil food web has the right balance for the desired crops/plants. At SFI we assess soil, compost, compost tea, leaf, vermicast and various other biological products for micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria, protozoa, nematodes, and mycorrhizal fungi). With this information we are able to devise the right management plans tailored to your specific needs so as to achieve a sustainable, productive and low-input system. The Australian laboratories have continued to build on the extensive research that has been undertaken here and abroad by renowned soil biologists including Dr Elaine Ingham (President and Director of Research, Soil Foodweb Inc.). The large numbers of samples that have been analysed by our Australian laboratories have enabled SFI to gain a comprehensive understanding of micro-organism balance and function specific to the wide range of crops, soils and climates that are within Australia. The team at SFI is fully committed to assisting growers achieve true sustainable soil fertility without the need for toxic and costly chemicals thereby enabling you to improve crop yields and the returns on your investment. You’d be amazed at how cost effective our programs actually are and how beneficial it can be to have a professional on your team to guide you through the processes involved.